Overview
Bank of Baroda has announced the tentative examination date for its Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026. The online examination for 2,482 LBO vacancies is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 03 October 2026, with call letter and Pre-Examination Training updates to be issued separately on the bank's recruitment portal.
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications should regularly check the official website for admit card instructions, reporting time, examination centre details and any change in the schedule.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 03 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination date remains tentative. Candidates must rely on the date, shift and venue printed on their individual call letters. The admit card release date and PET schedule will be announced through separate notices.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates with professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Engineering or Medical degrees may also be eligible, subject to the detailed recruitment conditions.
- Applicants are generally required to have relevant post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank, as specified in the notification.
- Proficiency in the prescribed local language of the state for which the candidate applied is mandatory. The bank may verify reading, writing and speaking ability during the selection process.
- Educational and experience requirements must be fulfilled by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date specified by Bank of Baroda.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid category and age-relaxation certificates during document verification.
Fees
- General, EWS and OBC candidates: Rs. 850, including applicable taxes.
- SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates: Rs. 175, including applicable taxes.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges, if any, are payable by the applicant.
- The application fee is generally non-refundable once successfully paid.
Selection Process
- Online Examination: Applicants will first appear for a computer-based test. The paper may assess reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, banking knowledge and other professional or general awareness areas specified in the examination pattern.
- Further Assessment: Candidates shortlisted from the online test may be called for a psychometric assessment, group discussion or another evaluation method decided by the bank. Local language proficiency may also be tested at this stage.
- Interview and Document Verification: Final-stage candidates will undergo a personal interview and verification of educational, experience, category and identity documents. Final selection will depend on performance, eligibility, vacancy position and successful completion of all prescribed formalities.
Bank of Baroda may arrange Pre-Examination Training, where applicable, for candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories. PET participation does not guarantee selection and is not a substitute for the online examination. Information on training mode, dates and login credentials will be sent to eligible applicants or published online.
How to Apply
- Visit the Bank of Baroda official recruitment website and open the Careers or Current Opportunities section.
- Locate the Local Bank Officer recruitment notice and read the complete advertisement, including state-wise vacancies, local language requirements and experience conditions.
- Select the online application link and complete registration using an active email address and mobile number.
- Enter personal, academic, experience and category details exactly as recorded in the supporting documents.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other required files in the prescribed format and size.
- Choose the relevant state or zone carefully, as local language proficiency and vacancy allocation may be linked to that selection.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment method and save the transaction receipt.
- Review the form before final submission. Download and retain a copy of the completed application for the examination and document-verification stages.
- Already-registered candidates should use their registration number and password or date of birth to download the call letter once it is released.
Important Links
FAQs
When will the Bank of Baroda LBO examination be held?
The online examination is tentatively scheduled for 03 October 2026, which falls on a Saturday. The final date and shift will be stated on the call letter.
How many vacancies are included in the LBO recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts. Allocation may vary by state, zone and category.
When will the LBO call letter be released?
The call letter release date is TBA. Candidates will be able to download it from the recruitment portal using their registration credentials.
